[COLUMNIST] How to begin sustainability journey without risking current business?
Sustainability requires businesses to have a hard and critical look into its entire value chain and processes.
Wed Jan 12 2022
MAVCAP appoints Tunku Alizakri Alias as chairman
Malaysia Venture Capital Management Bhd (MAVCAP) has appointed Tunku Alizakri Alias as its new chairman, effective today.
Thu Jul 01 2021
'Leaving just RM100' - 30 per cent of EPF members withdraw almost all of Account 1 savings
"We find that many members' savings have decreased, we believe about 30 per cent of them have withdrawn almost all of their retirement money in Account 1."
Sat Feb 27 2021
Malaysian pension fund launches $600 million fund managed by BlackRock, HarbourVest, Partners Group
EPF said the investment period was from 2021 to 2025 while the fund term will run from 2021 to 2031, subject to extension with its consent.
Fri Feb 26 2021
Amir Hamzah Azizan appointed new EPF CEO
Amir Hamzah, currently Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) president and CEO, will take over the position from Tunku Alizakri Alias, who has been EPF CEO since Aug 20, 2018.
Wed Feb 10 2021
Call to expand initiatives under PENJANA to ease people's burden
Extending the loan moratorium is better than withdrawing money from the EPF Account 1 which is a saving scheme for old age.
Sun Nov 01 2020
EPF to members: Make use of retirement advisory service, existing govt assistance
The fund stated that accessing their hard-earned savings in Account One should not be the only way for the members to get cash.
Sat Oct 31 2020
EPF withdrawals need to be targeted, given on a monthly basis and not 'one off' - Economist
Some employees are still affected by salary cuts, dismissed, cannot get a better job and they need help.
Sat Oct 31 2020
Utilise existing government assistance effectively with EPF savings withdrawal
Accessing hard-earned savings in Account 1 should not be the only way for EPF members to get cash in order to get through these very difficult times.
Fri Oct 30 2020
EPF records RM12.16 billion gross investment income in Q1 2020
The pandemic had a massive impact on an unprepared world, with lives being forever transformed and economies crashing to unprecedented levels.
Sun Jun 14 2020
i-Lestari payouts to begin tomorrow - EPF
EPF said members will be informed, via the i-Lestari Online facility, as soon as the fund transfer to their active bank accounts is successfully done.
Sun May 03 2020
EPF extends employers' April 2020 contribution payments to April 30
Employers may make the payments on the EPF website via the i-Akaun (Employer) portal, by Internet banking, or at the counters of appointed banks.
Tue Apr 14 2020
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo
Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS
The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid
Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration
Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM
Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil
PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024